Sir Thomas Overbury
12 of 18 portraits of Sir Thomas Overbury
Sir Thomas Overbury
published by Richard Baldwin, after Cornelius Johnson
line engraving, mid 18th century
5 1/4 in. x 3 1/8 in. (134 mm x 79 mm) plate size; 6 3/4 in. x 4 7/8 in. (170 mm x 124 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D33374
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613), Poet and courtier. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Baldwin (active 1750-1752), Publisher. Artist associated with 5 portraits.
- Cornelius Johnson (1593-1661), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 133 portraits, Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
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